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Garmin Zumo 665LM

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 4:23 pm
by tbln930
Anyone using one of these? I want the Sirius/XM access and to connect to my smh10 with Bluetooth enables GPS unit will not do correctly. I only negative I hear is the screen could be a bit brighter. I currently use an old TomTom 720 and it is dim - even when it is cloudy out. I tested using my Samsung Galaxy S6 and I do not like it and found the ancient TomTom better for various reasons I won't get into since it starts a debate. Thanks in advance....

Re: Garmin Zumo 665LM

Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2016 12:32 pm
by Treeman
I too am planning on going the Zumo 665LM route for my Burgman 650, eventual Forza, etc. My last Zumo, a 550 had extremely low volume. Is the 665 better? Wish I could help you with the Bluetooth issue, but no experience with them. However, when I get the 665 I'll be using some sort of Bluetooth system.

Re: Garmin Zumo 665LM

Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2016 2:14 pm
by tbln930
Bluetooth works great with the 665 and my Sena smh10. I bought a sun screen so the screen brightness is fine too. My TomTom was pretty old and really dim for a motorcycle. The Zumo works very well IMO and has every bell and whistle on it. I just got the Sirius/XM going. No issue with volume.

I used to have a Forza but wanted to do some fire and gravel road with the adventure touring I do now in the Ozarks here and the Forza is not stable off of pavement. I never went down but it was always shaky - even on the few well groomed fire roads I attempted. My Strom loves the highway or soft fire roads equally well with the dual sport tires, suspension, clearance, etc..

Re: Garmin Zumo 665LM

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 4:00 pm
by tbln930
The Zumo 665 works great and I also picked up a Cobra stealth radar detector.